Scotland’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network grew 22.5% in the last year, bringing over a thousand more charging devices to motorists.

New UK government figures show there are now 7,355 chargers on Scotland’s roads.

“The data follows the launch of the £650m Electric Car Grant, which has already helped over 25,000 drivers make the switch with discounts of up to £3,750 on 39 models,” said the UK’s Department for Transport.

UK Minister for Decarbonisation Keir Mather said:  “There’s never been a better time to go electric – chargepoints are up 23% in a year, and we’re helping drivers save with discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars — all part of our Plan for Change.

“We’re also cutting red tape so renters and those without driveways can access affordable home charging, making it easier and cheaper for everyone to make the switch.”

Vicky Read, chief executive, ChargeUK said: “The EV charging industry is pulling out all the stops to help drivers go electric, investing billions of private capital into high-quality charging — supporting the government’s ambitions for growth and decarbonisation in the process.

“The vast majority of EV drivers use the public networks and an increasing number will be wholly reliant on them. Meaning we need the right mix of affordable and easy to access charging at home and at work, on-street, en-route and at destinations to ensure everyone can make the switch.”

ChargeUK is a trade association representing the companies enabling the UK’s transition to electric vehicles and Net Zero.